1Ph. D, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, India
2College of Agriculture Kumher, Bharatpur
3S.K.N. University, Jobner, Jaipur, India
*E-mail: pinkoo.singh2011@gmail.com
Online published on 15 November, 2018.
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is a cool-season crop in the crucifer family. While it is closely related to broccoli and cabbage, cauliflower is more exacting in its environmental requirements than other cole crops. The present investigation were carried out to determine the drying kinetics (Moisture content wb% & db%, dehydration ratio, average drying rate, etc.) of cauliflower under cabinet tray drying (50°C). The Moisture content decreased with increase in time. In some cases minor increment were also seen in drying rate at later stage of drying due to gain of moisture during weighing process.
Cauliflower, tray drying, dehydration ratio, drying rate, moisture content
